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    The Aviators Season 1 Episode 1 - One of the biggest airshows on Earth
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    #1 - One of the biggest airshows on Earth

    S1:E1

    AirVenture: America's largest aviation celebration, The US Air Force's C5M Supergalaxy, The Tiger Moth bi-plane, Miracle on the Hudson hero Jeff Skiles, Flat spin survivor.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 2 - Newest and coolest affordable helicopters
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    #2 - Newest and coolest affordable helicopters

    S1:E2

    Chartright corporate charters, Cross Canada Century Flight, Julie Clark, Affordable Helicopters.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 3 - How to land an Airliner
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    #3 - How to land an Airliner

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    Legacy of the Cessna brand, Float plane training, How to land an airliner, Aerobatic champion Patty Wagstaff, Russian MiG 15.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 4 - Sun N' Fun Florida
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    #4 - Sun N' Fun Florida

    S1:E4

    Sun 'n Fun fly-in special from Lakeland, FL.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 5 - The Airbus A380
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    #5 - The Airbus A380

    S1:E5

    Can a private pilot land an airliner?, Delfin L-29 fighter jet, Aircraft annual inspection, Airbus A380.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 6 - Light-Sport Aviation
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    #6 - Light-Sport Aviation

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    Can a non-pilot land an airliner?, Zaon collision avoidance, Women in Aviation, Light sport aviation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 7 - Air Traffic Control Towers
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    #7 - Air Traffic Control Towers

    S1:E7

    Air Traffic Control Tower, Walkaround checks, Quesnel air show, Pilot profile: John Lovelace.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 8 - Building Your Own Aircraft & Learning About Life Saving Backup Instruments
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    #8 - Building Your Own Aircraft & Learning About Life Saving Backup Instruments

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    Aerobatic pilot Rick Volker, Homebuilt industry, Cessna Caravan, Mid-Continent instruments.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 9 - Air Traffic Control Centre
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    #9 - Air Traffic Control Centre

    S1:E9

    Air Traffic Control: En route control, Boundary Bay air show, Beech Staggerwing, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

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  10. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 10 - Ultra-Light Aviation & Airfract Auctions
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    #10 - Ultra-Light Aviation & Airfract Auctions

    S1:E10

    Aircraft auction, Ultralight flying, Aviation destination: Wichita, Kansas.

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  11. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 11 - Onboard the Goodyear Blimp
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    #11 - Onboard the Goodyear Blimp

    S1:E11

    Mikey McBryan of TV's 'Ice Pilots', Goodyear blimp, Midnight Sun Challenge into the Yukon.

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  12. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 12 - Life of a Boeing 737 Pilot & All About Airlines
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    #12 - Life of a Boeing 737 Pilot & All About Airlines

    S1:E12

    A day in the life of an airline pilot, Airline environmentalism, Airliner maintenance.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. The Aviators Season 1 Episode 13 - Cross-Border Flying
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    #13 - Cross-Border Flying

    S1:E13

    Cross-border flying, Boreal forest, Flying a Cessna around the world, Splash-in: Float plane fly-in.

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  14. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 1 - Aviation 101
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    #14 - Aviation 101

    S2:E1

    Aviation 101: An explanation of some of the very basics of aviation. Host profiles: A closer look at some of the hosts of The Aviators including Sara, Kurtis, Anthony, and new host, country music singer George Canyon.

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  15. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 2 - ATC Gibberish
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    #15 - ATC Gibberish

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    ATC gibberish: Breaking down and simplifying all that complex sounding radio chatter. Water egress: Sara learns how to escape from a submerged aircraft. Condor Squadron: Taking to the air with a team of formation pilots flying WW2 era planes.

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  16. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 3 - $100 Hamburger
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    #16 - $100 Hamburger

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    Can a kid land an airliner?: A follow up to some of the popular sim segments from season one, but this time with a 12 year old at the controls! Flight services: Kurtis shows us the many important functions of this often overlooked aspect of Air Traffic Control services. $100 hamburger: A pilot expression for an aviation food-run. Anthony and Raeleen dig in at Greenville, SC.

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  17. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 4 - Private Pilot / Miramar
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    #17 - Private Pilot / Miramar

    S2:E4

    Private pilot emergency: Anthony closes the season 2 sim segments by having everything but the kitchen sink thrown at him. Can he do it? MCAS Miramar (formerly Top Gun): Spending the day with US Marine fighter pilots at their legendary base.

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  18. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 5 - Day in the Life of an Air Show, Pt. 1
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    #18 - Day in the Life of an Air Show, Pt. 1

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    Day in the life of an air show (Part 1 of 2): We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of America’s biggest air shows.

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  19. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 6 - Day in the Life of an Air Show, Pt. 2
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    #19 - Day in the Life of an Air Show, Pt. 2

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    Day in the life of an air show (Part 2 of 2): We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of America’s biggest air shows.

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  20. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 7 - Aopa Summit
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    #20 - Aopa Summit

    S2:E7

    Antonov AN-2: We take you flying in this classic Russian workhorse. iPad in the cockpit: Anthony gets hands-on with the revolutionary tablet device to show some of the most popular aviation tools available. Boeing Dreamliner/Pilot Shortage: A look at the future of commercial aviation…but who will be there to fly these things?

    Director:Unknown
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  21. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 8 - Remote Control Aircraft
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    #21 - Remote Control Aircraft

    S2:E8

    Triple Tree Aerodrome: A look at one of the most meticulously maintained grass runways anywhere at what we discovered to be a pure haven for lovers of aviation and the outdoors. Blue Angels’ Fat Albert: All aboard Fat Albert Airlines, the Blue Angels’ incredible USMC C130T. Yak 52W: Sara meets Peyton McCool and literally takes a spin in his Soviet-era trainer.

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  22. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 9 - Dream Flight / Joe Nall / Aeroshell Aerobatic
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    #22 - Dream Flight / Joe Nall / Aeroshell Aerobatic

    S2:E9

    Dream flight of a lifetime: Twenty pilots attend a T33 Silverstar ground school but only one will win a chance to actually fly it. Aeroshell Aerobatic Team: Raeleen goes flying with these rock stars of the air show circuit. Remote control aircraft: We visit the Joe Nall event, the “Oshkosh” of RC flying.

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  23. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 10 - Aircraft Ownership
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    #23 - Aircraft Ownership

    S2:E10

    Aircraft ownership: Kurtis exploring the varied costs and entry points of flying for everyone from the weekend warrior to the rich and famous. Airpark living: When your driveway is a runway, life is good… and as airparks go, this place is Heavenly! Singles vs Twins: Are two engines really better than one?

    Director:Unknown
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  24. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 11 - Aircraft Engines
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    #24 - Aircraft Engines

    S2:E11

    Aircraft engines: Kurtis learns about aircraft power plants from Penn Yan Aero’s Bill Middlebrook, whose family has a long and rich history in American aviation. Buying a used aircraft: Anthony shows that buying The Aviators’ new 210 can be just as simple as buying a used car. And accessorizing it can be just as fun. Most female friendly airport: Raeleen celebrates women in aviation at the most female friendly airport in the world.

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  25. The Aviators Season 2 Episode 12 - AOPA / LAPD / Pete McLeod
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    #25 - AOPA / LAPD / Pete McLeod

    S2:E12

    AOPA Summit: The annual event of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. LAPD: We take you inside the aerial unit of the Los Angeles Police Department to see how the world’s largest police fleet helps to catch bad guys. Red Bull Air Racer Pete McLeod: Jeff talks to the Red Bull Air Racer about life as a high-adrenalin, competitive flyer.

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Best Episodes Summary

"One of the biggest airshows on Earth" is the best rated episode of "The Aviators". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/8/2010. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Newest and coolest affordable helicopters".